Iwan Kemp Posted June 21, 2012 Share Have a look at these as well: http://www.africanbikers.com/destinations/south+africa/cyclevacation-gardenroute-capetown-10.html http://www.capemountainbikingtours.com/mtb6.php http://capebiosphere.co.za/trails/html/wheelsoftime.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selous Scout (aka LegTrap) Posted June 21, 2012 Share I live between Durban and Cape Town,that is,Port Elizabeth, which is also on the coast.Whilst we might not have the climbs that you have in Switzerland,there are plenty of great rides. However,I don't want to confuse you,so talking from my personal experience,I would suggest Cape Town as there are so MANY different places to ride (and seriously beautiful).A number of these rides are out of Cape Town,for example in the Stellenbosch area (but not more than maybe an hour's ride in a car). If you happen to go through my city then you are always welcome to join us on a ride or two! A lot of our mtb'er's are currently training for the Trans Baviaans mtb race.It is a ride of 230 km's and has to be done within 24 hours.There is serious climbing to do in this area. Lucerne is such a beautiful place (we were there last June),I would love to cycle around there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salah Posted June 22, 2012 Share @tubehunter and CrowThat is not a bad idea :-). I mean i am a little bit free in my time. I thought first to come in December but with Crows opinion I am thinking about End of January. But End of Februaray or March is to late. Thats a little bit the problem. Are there no races between December and the Beginning of February? @SwissVanI saw on the map from Capetown to Plettenberg is near the coast right? But I would suggest that the mountains arent usual near the coast? Or am I wrong? I am from Chur in Switzerland. I dont know if you know this city :-). In the South of Switzerland near the mountains. @selous scoutI looked on the Map where Port Elizabeth is. Thats a little bit after Plettenberg from Capetown.Plettenberg is the place which SwissVan said. Yes Port Elizabeth is probably xomparable to Lucerne. They have both water :-). We a little lake and you the big big sea. So I would suggest both place are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted June 22, 2012 Share It may not be what you had in mind, but give this a look-see: http://www.cyclemashatu.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusC Posted June 22, 2012 Share It may not be what you had in mind, but give this a look-see: http://www.cyclemashatu.com/That looks awesome, but I hate it when people don't put prices on their website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted June 22, 2012 Share It may not be what you had in mind, but give this a look-see: http://www.cyclemashatu.com/ On next year's to do list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted June 22, 2012 Share That looks awesome, but I hate it when people don't put prices on their website It is very expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted June 22, 2012 Share That looks awesome, but I hate it when people don't put prices on their website They used to list the prices. I did the Bots one some years back, and I seem to recall it being about R4K. I think Kranswurm has been more recently… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted June 22, 2012 Share @tubehunter and CrowThat is not a bad idea :-). I mean i am a little bit free in my time. I thought first to come in December but with Crows opinion I am thinking about End of January. But End of Februaray or March is to late. Thats a little bit the problem. Are there no races between December and the Beginning of February? @SwissVanI saw on the map from Capetown to Plettenberg is near the coast right? But I would suggest that the mountains arent usual near the coast? Or am I wrong? I am from Chur in Switzerland. I dont know if you know this city :-). In the South of Switzerland near the mountains. @selous scoutI looked on the Map where Port Elizabeth is. Thats a little bit after Plettenberg from Capetown.Plettenberg is the place which SwissVan said. Yes Port Elizabeth is probably xomparable to Lucerne. They have both water :-). We a little lake and you the big big sea. So I would suggest both place are nice. I wouldn't go further than Plet. Ride Harkerville (http://www.easterncapemountainbiking.co.za/index.php?page_name=route&route_id=33) and Petrus se Brand http://www.mtbiker.co.za/trails/petrus-se-brand-knysna Go bungy jump at Stormsrivier http://www.faceadrenalin.com/Do a canopy tour of the Tsitsikama forest http://stormsriver.com/canopy_tour_tree_top_tour_stormsriver_tsitsikamma_garden_route.htmlRide an Elephant http://www.knysnaelephantpark.co.za/Go all Twilight and visit the Wolf Sanctuary http://www.wolfsa.org.za/content_sanctuary.htmAnd do a Tsitsikama trail walk When you're done there work your way back to CT by riding trails in Wilderness, Sedgefield and George. From Mossel Bay work your way inland and come through the Karoo all the way to the Mother City. Then the real riding starts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted June 22, 2012 Share They used to list the prices. I did the Bots one some years back, and I seem to recall it being about R4K. I think Kranswurm has been more recently… I remember it being R6500 the last time I checked. @ Salah Must say that by now we know you ant to climb, but there are a LOT of places to ride that will be a once in a lifetime experience. Throw in some climbing rides and you'll have an experience kids dream of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted June 22, 2012 Share And you'd better be tough to ride Africa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted June 22, 2012 Share Best will be Cape Town or Pietermaritzburg. Pietermaritzburg is 80km away from Durban which will be the nearest international airport. The opening round of the UCI XC and DH is held in PMB and it, and Durban, is known for some great trails and is the home of Morewood and PYGA. Cape Town has arguably the most trails in close proximity and all of them make for a great ride. It is also near the winelands, Table Mountain, Robben Island and lots of other touristy stuff to do. If you come to Cape Town I'll be happy to show you around and can even organize a descent bike for you to ride. Crow, coffee and lunch for riding your bike is a good trade. How do you keep landing these amazing deals?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted June 22, 2012 Share Crow, coffee and lunch for riding your bike is a good trade. How do you keep landing these amazing deals?? I pay it forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted June 22, 2012 Share Crow, coffee and lunch for riding your bike is a good trade.And also... Are you buying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted June 22, 2012 Share I remember it being R6500 the last time I checked. Even for that price, it's still well worth it! Probably my best cycling experience ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted June 22, 2012 Share Ah, I see that there.. peanut butter or Marmite? Frisco too,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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